NFL Nation reporters Jun 19, 2023, 06:35 AM ET A few big-name NFL veterans stole the spotlight at mandatory minicamps by showing up, or not showing up, or delaying showing up. And it kept the news cycle humming. But we also asked our NFL Nation reporters to keep a close eye on their team’s first-round

Daniel Dopp, ESPNJun 19, 2023, 06:44 AM ET Summer is upon us, and the fantasy football grind is just warming up. Now listen: It’s way too early to be drafting in your re-draft leagues. This time of year is dedicated to best ball junkies (hello, I am one) and dynasty nerds, but just like you,

Rich Cimini, ESPN Staff WriterJun 19, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Rich Cimini is a staff writer who covers the New York Jets and the NFL at ESPN. Rich has covered the Jets for over 30 years, joining ESPN in 2010. Rich also hosts the Flight Deck podcast. He previously was a beat writer for

Multiple Contributors Jun 18, 2023, 07:20 AM ET Whether your father is a Hall of Famer like Kurt Warner or your grandfather is a Green Bay Packers legend like Bob Skoronski, following in the footsteps of family members who came before you can be tricky for some, and blazing one’s own path can be a

Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterJun 18, 2023, 06:00 AM ET Close Mike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. You can

Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterJun 16, 2023, 10:44 PM ET Close Mike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. You can

Jun 17, 2023, 08:00 PM ET Hall of Fame offensive lineman Bob Brown, labeled the “most aggressive lineman that ever played” by John Madden, died Friday night at the age of 81. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced his death Saturday. Brown was inducted into the HOF in 2004. “On the field, he was

ESPN News Services Jun 17, 2023, 03:20 PM ET CASSELBERRY, Fla. — Ray Lewis III, the son of two-time Super Bowl champion Ray Lewis, died of a suspected overdose, according to a police report obtained Saturday. Lewis’ younger brother, Rahsaan Lewis, first posted about his sibling’s death Thursday in an Instagram story. Lewis died Wednesday

Alaina Getzenberg, ESPNJun 17, 2023, 03:35 PM ET Close Alaina Getzenberg is a staff writer who covers the Buffalo Bills and the NFL. She joined ESPN in 2021. Alaina was previously a beat reporter for the Charlotte Observer and has also worked for CBS Sports and the Dallas Morning News. She is a graduate of

DJ Bien-Aime, ESPNJun 17, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close D.J. Bien-Aime covers the Houston Texans for ESPN. He is the newest reporter to join ESPN Nation, as he moved over to ESPN in July of 2022 after covering the New York Jets previously. He’s a former athlete that finished his college career at Louisville. You